§ 40-8.15-1. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter:
(1) “Direct-support services” has the meaning given to it under § 40-8.14-1.
(2) “Director” has the meaning given to it under § 40-8.14-1.
(3) “Individual provider” has the meaning given to it under § 40-8.14-1.
(4) “Participant” has the meaning given to it under § 40-8.14-1.
(5) “Participant’s representative” has the meaning given to it under § 40-8.14-1.
(6) “Provider representative” has the meaning given to it under § 40-8.14-1.
(7) “Secretary” has the meaning given to it under § 40-8.14-1.
History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 106, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 110, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-8.15 - Individual Providers of Direct-Support Services
Section 40-8.15-1. - Definitions.
Section 40-8.15-3. - Good-faith negotiations.
Section 40-8.15-4. - Unresolved issues — Impasse procedures.
Section 40-8.15-5. - Economic aspects of contract subject to legislative appropriation.
Section 40-8.15-7. - Certification and decertification of provider organization.
Section 40-8.15-8. - Unfair practices.
Section 40-8.15-9. - Individual providers not state employees.
Section 40-8.15-10. - Right of families to select, direct, and terminate individual providers.
Section 40-8.15-11. - Strikes not authorized.